Baigan Choka (Eggplant Choka)
Roasted Eggplant Choka (Keto Side Dish)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Trinidadian dishes.
What it is
Char-roasted eggplant mashed and seasoned with sautéed garlic, onion, pimento peppers, and shado beni. A flavorful and naturally low-carb side dish, traditionally served with roti or bake, but consumed as a keto side.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, garlic, onion, pimento peppers, shado beni (culantro), hot pepper (optional), olive oil, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no potato or other starchy vegetables are added (though uncommon for choka). Strictly omit roti, bake, or any high-carb accompaniments.
Watch out for
Usually served with high-carb roti/bake, sometimes mixed with potatoes in certain preparations (uncommon for baigan choka itself but good to confirm).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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